Winter Storm — Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties, California

2025-02-02 to 2025-02-04 · Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties, California

Event narrative

The National Gridded Snowfall Analysis indicated storm totals of 12 to 24 inches. Precipitation amounts in the zone included 2.75 inches at Juanita Lake, 2.49 inches at Tulelake FS, and 1.77 inches at Big Tableland.

Wider weather episode

An atmospheric river and stationary front brought heavy snow and gusty winds with the most significant impacts on 02/03 (Monday morning). The snowfall accumulation was high across the area, which was unusually high for areas east of the Cascades.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1273407. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.